FLL Program Changes Please remember that we will be continuing our same SPIKE-based FLL season for the 26-27 school year, and you do not need to make any changes or purchase anything new for next year! Other changes previously announced with the new LEGO platform, such as team size and grade level shifts for Explore, will not affect the 26-27 SPIKE-based season, either. This was an unexpected change, and FIRST is making sure they are ready to share solid information. We expect an announcement about the future (27-28, etc.) FIRST elementary program by May, and I will share information as it is available. There willRead More →

Spring Event Registration Event registration for Spring FLLE events is now open for teams who have not yet competed for the UNEARTHED season. The event registration page is posted on the Michigan FLLE Events page at the Event Registration link at the top. The list of events is posted at the events page as well. All event registration will be completed by form; no email or phone registration requests are accepted. Event placements will be posted on the team list beginning this weekend. If an additional event is added that you would like to attend, submit a new form and it will replace your originalRead More →

FLL Program Updates We can finally share exciting new updates to the FLL program with you! You have possibly seen the announcement from FIRST, if not you can find it at the FIRST FLL Blog. We have been planning for the updated program and will lead our Michigan teams through these changes with full support. FIRST in Michigan will host a Zoom call tonight for any Michigan FLL coaches who would like to learn more about and discuss FIRST in Michigan’s implementation of the Future Edition of the FLL program. The link to the session is in the email blast sent to all coaches. WeRead More →

Event Registration Event registration will open Monday, October 6, at noon. The FIRST in Michigan FLLE Event page has all event dates listed, as well as a link at the top to the Event Registration page which has the registration form linked. If you have not yet registered your team for the season, you may be receiving this email but you will not be placed into an event until your team is registered for the season, even if you complete a registration form. If you need help registering or have any barriers or questions, please reach out right away so that we can make sureRead More →

Register Your Teams Now Registration is ongoing for the UNEARTHED season! When you register a team located in Michigan with FIRST, you are automatically a part of the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) team family! There is no additional registration required until October when event registration begins. Teams keep their number from year to year, so please re-register all current teams before registering a new team at your school/district. Each team will need two registered, screened coaches in order to register for events in Michigan. Coaches can be registered to multiple teams. All email communication will be sent to the two registered coaches, as well asRead More →